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Brimson

Missouri · 50 residents · 0.087 sq mi
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Brimson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−21%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+18%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22385470861990201020202024Brimson
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,770
+78%since 2000
from $13,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing66.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction66.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
4.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1)
Asian2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.7%(5)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
63.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brimson, Missouri?

Brimson, Missouri has about 50 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brimson, Missouri?

The typical household in Brimson, Missouri earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Brimson, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brimson, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brimson, Missouri?

About 30.0% of people in Brimson, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brimson, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Brimson, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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